Step 7: Step 2

Here are a few variations of simple and stylish coasters that can be made cheaply and easily in a matter of minutes. In fact, all of the materials I used came from the local $1 store and I managed to make all of these in less than an hour. This is a fun and easy craft project that is sure to not only sure to please your aesthetic sensibilities, but also your beloved furniture. Check the variations below and find the one that pleases you. No longer will you have to suffer from cup rings! Welcome to a brave new world!

Step 4: Coaster 2 - Step 1

Step 5: Coaster 2 - Step 2

If you have a magnifying glass where the handle unscrews, unscrew it. For mine, I needed to bend back some metal tabs with a pair of pliers so it wouldn't fall apart.

If you have a magnifying glass that is made from molded plastic and the handle can't be unscrewed, then you can remove the handle by sawing it off.

Suggestion: You can increase the magnification by placing the circles on plastic pegs to raise them slightly off the table. I didn't do this because I found it more aesthetically pleasing without this.

May I add another idea for a coaster? A Hard Drive platter from a dead drive, I scrounged loads from when i was at work experience taking apart drives to be destroyed. They work great and are easy to clean

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Bio:My name is Randy and I run the Instructables Design Studio. I'm also the author of the books 'Simple Bots,' and '62 Projects to Make with a Dead Computer'. Since I am always making new things, subscri...read more »